My Expertise
Common tasks requested by my clients.
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Support principal's prioritization to make them more effective.
Execution
Investor relations
Communication strategy
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Streamline processes to enhance productivity.
Project management
KPIs and OKRs
Recruitment and onboarding
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Lead strategic initiatives from inception to delivery.
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Gain insights to make informed business decisions.
Go-to-market development
Identify opportunities and threats
Competitive analysis
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Boost brand visibility and increase credibility.
Writing
Editing
Social media
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Optimize finances for profitability and stability.
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cash flows
Benefits
Tasks
Add as many task requests to my to-do list.
Monthly Rate
Pay the same fixed price each month.
Flexibility
Scale up or down as needed.
Strategic Partner
Hands-on support from an experienced partner.
Past Projects
Supported investor relations by preparing materials for board meetings, drafting quarterly newsletters, and liaising with current and prospective investors
Manages setting of OKRs, collaborating with team leads to define, track, and measure progress, ensuring transparency and accountability for execution and results
Partnered with CEO on application to state’s innovation program by drafting proposals, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and coordinating cross-functional teams
Created company’s first inventory forecast and integrated it into financial model, improving on previous one-off procurements, providing better understanding of hardware and cash flow needs against sales pipeline
Led forecasting and sales reporting for company’s largest revenue driver, providing president and other senior executives with critical insights in driving tens of millions in revenue
Built a business intelligence dashboard used by 100+ employees, ensuring data integrity and consistency across various sources
Reduced the monthly financial close timeline by 53% to a 7-day close cycle in partnership with external CFO
Reduced monthly forecast-to-actuals variance by 80% to $100k by enhancing cross-functional collaboration, improving revenue calculations, and defining data requirements
Streamlined executive report drafting from 10 hours/week to 2 by optimizing data inputs, managing SQL queries, scaling analyses, and automating workflows
Improved report output for three cross-functional teams by 25% through the development and enhancement of a project management system for streamlined data evaluation
Supported business development team in securing $500M+ in new supply deals through thorough market and data analyzes and accurate revenue forecasts
Frequently Asked Questions
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A fractional chief of staff is an experienced strategist and operator who works for you part-time on an hourly rate or flat fee retainer. Fractional COO/CoSs often help organizations design systems and processes, achieve growth, execute strategy, or raise new capital.
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The primary benefits of a fractional chief of staff include:
Strategic alignment: I help align teams and projects with your business goals so that everyone is working toward the same direction.
Operational efficiency: I execute tasks that would otherwise eat up your time, allowing you to focus on high-impact activities. I'm I'm doing my work well, I should be saving you 20 hours per week.
Improved communication: I act as a hub for internal communication, ensuring better information flow across teams.
Project oversight: I manage and oversee key initiatives from beginning to end, collaborating with various stakeholders to execute successfully.
Decision support: I provide data-driven insights and analyses to support you in making informed decisions.
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If the bullets below resonate with you, you likely need a CoS:
Struggling to find time for critical priorities
Stalled and often reacting to fire drills
Missing the support you need to think strategically and executive
Spending time on tasks that exhaust your energy
Becoming a decision bottleneck
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Hiring a full-time chief of staff can cost upwards of $300k when considering salary, benefits, and time spent interviewing and recruiting. The fractional model is typically more cost-effective, especially when considering you're only paying for expert support when you need it.
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Onboarding is comprehensive, so we can deep dive into your company's mission, values, and goals. I embed into the company, instead of working from afar, and regular check-ins ensure continued alignment.
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Of course! The fractional model offers flexibility -- whether your business is scaling or facing unforeseen challenges, my support can adjust to meet your specific needs at any given time.
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Most founders and CEOs eventually need a full-time CoS. I'm happy to help source, interview, and onboard your next CoS to ensure a seamless transition.